Department of Buildings Violation

Re: Scott Schnall

IANAL, but I have a pacer account.

He settled his case against the city for the suspension of his license. After Schnall voluntarily dismissed the 2nd and 3rd parts of his complaint, the remaining piece was that the city violated his 1st amendment rights by retaliating against him for speaking to the ny times for this article about expediters: https://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/14/realestate/renovating-dont-forget-the-expediter.html

He and the city ultimately settled without that allegation being determined at trial. The settlement states that Schnall agrees to never submit an application to the DOB or act as “Filing Representative.” In return, the city agreed to pay him $125k total, inclusive of attorney’s fees. Settlement agreement: https://imgur.com/HRDvJE1

There was some discovery that could potentially be relevant for those pursuing a civil suit against Schnall, however that is purely speculative. Examine the records for yourself or consult an attorney.

SCHNALL, P.E., v. THE CITY OF NEW YORK, DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS et al
Case #: 1:17-cv-02412

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